Senior Care Assistant

CountryCourt; Uttlesford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Great Easton seeks a Senior Care Assistant to provide exceptional care and support to residents. The role involves mentoring staff, administering medication, and ensuring a person-centred approach to care. Join a family-run business committed to 5-star care and employee development.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Annual leave

Annual pay reviews

Bespoke induction training programme

Recommend a Friend bonus scheme

Access to the Blue Light Discount Card

Annual Staff Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership and administering medication.
• Ability to engage well with residents and their families.
• Proactive and passionate about creating a person-centred environment.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' emotional well-being and social needs.
• Administer and monitor medications for residents.
• Mentor and assist new employees.

Skills

Experience as a Senior Care Assistant

Friendly and caring attitude

Excellent communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Senior Care Assistant - required for our new luxury care home 'The Moat House' located in Great Easton near Great Dunmow, Essex, part of the Country Court Family.

We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.

Hours: 45 hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 07:45 - 20:00)

Moat House Care Home in Great Easton, near Great Dunmow, Essex, is a sixty-bed home that has been completely refurbished. It includes six well-appointed suites, promoting a lifestyle for residents that offers a luxurious environment with exceptional personalised care. The home features round-the-clock hospitality and a daily fine-dining menu, making it a wonderful addition to the local community.

JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT FAMILY

Country Court is proud to be a family-run business that has grown to over 3,300 employees across more than 45 care homes. We're passionate about providing 5-star care to our residents. Our homes include bistros, pubs, cinema rooms, and spas — we create extraordinary care environments, and we're looking for extraordinary people to join our team!

ABOUT THE SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT ROLE

As a Senior Care Assistant, you can make a real difference in our residents' lives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting residents' emotional well-being and social needs
• Administering and monitoring medications for residents
• Supporting residents during mealtimes
• Mentoring and assisting new employees
• Implementing, monitoring, and reviewing care plans tailored to residents' specific needs
• Planning, allocating, and supervising the work of the care assistant team

*This is not an exhaustive list of duties; please see the full job description for details.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone proactive, passionate, and ambitious to help us create a person-centred environment for our residents. You will be a valued and empowered member of our team.

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant and team leadership experience
• A friendly and caring attitude
• Experience administering medication
• Ability to engage well with residents and their families
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

IN RETURN

Joining our family-run business, we offer pension contributions, annual leave, and more, including:

• Annual pay reviews
• A bespoke induction training programme with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications*
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
• Annual Staff Awards celebrating outstanding contributions

*Terms and conditions apply.

Click the Apply Button Now! If the Senior Care Assistant role sounds like the job for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and will need to provide evidence if successful.

Potential relevant experience includes: Senior Carer, dementia, Alzheimer's, older people, nursing, nurse, senior care assistant, SCA, leadership, NVQ Level 2 or 3, Nurse Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, team leader.